Deerfoot Trail hit-and-run damages 2 vehicles; Calgary police seek black SUV
Calgary police are looking for a black SUV, believed to be a Ford Explorer, that fled after a hit-and-run on northbound Deerfoot Trail on Oct. 26.
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Calgary police are asking for help identifying a black SUV they believe caused a hit-and-run that damaged two vehicles on northbound Deerfoot Trail on the afternoon of Monday, Oct. 26, 2026.
What police are looking for
Police said the vehicle is believed to be a black Ford Explorer with black steel rims. After the collision, it was last seen heading eastbound on 16 Avenue N.E.
What happened
According to the Calgary Police Service, at about 2:55 p.m., the SUV was travelling north on Deerfoot Trail from Memorial Drive N.E. Police believe it was being driven erratically, swerving in and out of lanes and making unsafe lane changes.
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While trying to change lanes, the SUV side-swiped a grey 2021 Acura RDX in the second lane, police said. The Acura lost control and struck a red 2015 Volkswagen Tiguan, which also lost control. Both vehicles came to a stop on the left shoulder of northbound Deerfoot Trail.
Police said the black SUV left the scene immediately.
How to help
Police are asking anyone with dashcam footage, or anyone who may have seen the incident, to come forward.
- Calgary police: 403-266-1234
- Crime Stoppers (anonymous), TALK: 1-800-222-8477
- Crime Stoppers, TYPE: www.calgarycrimestoppers.org
- Crime Stoppers, APP: P3 Tips
The file number is CA26494113/61148.
Crime in Calgary
Calgary's Crime Severity Index was 61.66 in 2025, down 2.58% from the previous year, according to Statistics Canada. The city's Violent Crime Severity Index was 68.49.
About these reports
This article is based on the official statement linked below. Charges are allegations; everyone is presumed innocent until proven guilty in court.
Official source: Calgary Police Service
